Serving 11 students in grades 7-12, Actions School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
9%
Black
(15-16)n/a
10%
White
(15-16)64%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Actions School?
11 students attend Actions School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Actions School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Actions School?
Actions School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Actions School offer ?
Actions School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Actions School part of?
Actions School is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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